Aruba Instant Reviews and Pricing

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Network Product Manager/ Senior Presales engineer at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees

Mar 1, 2022

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Offers quality wireless connection for small businesses

Pros and Cons

"We like being able to merge Aruba Instant to mobile via Bluetooth. You are also able to perform a lot of functions remotely such as creating an SSID IP."

"I think that the next release should offer IP phone security/firewall."

What is our primary use case?

We use this solution as an SMB. Cafe's, small offices, restaurants, etc. are able to use Aruba Instant for wireless connection.

What is most valuable?

We like being able to merge Aruba Instant to mobile via Bluetooth. You are also able to perform a lot of functions remotely such as creating an SSID IP.

What needs improvement?

I think that the next release should offer IP phone security/firewall.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this product since it was released about two or so years ago.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Aruba Instant is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Aruba Instant is a scalable solution.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate this solution a ten out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

Aslam Khabou

Systems and support engineer at Lan to Wan

Jun 16, 2024

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Has robust security features and blocks unauthorized connections

Pros and Cons

"The simplicity of the dashboard is one of the most valuable features. It's easy to use, and manage and the security features are robust. We can block unauthorized connections and create secure SSIDs."

"We have faced delay in customer support which has affected our business performance. So the customer support needs to be prompt in their responses."

What is our primary use case?

I use Aruba Instant for Wireless LAN and CCTV solutions.

How has it helped my organization?

My organisation hasn’t noticed any cost reduction since implementing Aruba Instant. However, there has been a significant time reduction in pushing orders.

What is most valuable?

The simplicity of the dashboard is one of the most valuable features. It's easy to use, and manage and the security features are robust. We can block unauthorized connections and create secure SSIDs.

What needs improvement?

We have faced delay in customer support which has affected our business performance. So the customer support needs to be prompt in their responses.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Aruba Instant for the past four years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I would rate the stability a ten out of ten, since it is very stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I would rate the scalability an eight out of ten.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very swift and easy.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I would rate the pricing a six out of ten.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We considered a lot of products before choosing Aruba Instant. We went ahead with Aruba Instant due to it being cheaper than Cisco and Fortinet.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I would rate the product an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

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ThomasLee1

Account Manager at Flexi Team Computer Services Sdn Bhd

Jul 15, 2024

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Useful to manage areas like routing and VLANs

Pros and Cons

"The most valuable features of the solution are in the areas like routing and VLAN."

"Aruba Instant does not currently offer a multi-gig switch or product, making it an area that requires improvement. Aruba Instant's competitors have multi-gig switches or products."

What is our primary use case?

I use the solution in my company's manufacturing area.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable features of the solution are in the areas like routing and VLAN.

What needs improvement?

Aruba Instant does not currently offer a multi-gig switch or product, making it an area that requires improvement. Aruba Instant's competitors have multi-gig switches or products.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Aruba Instant for more than ten years. My company is a reseller of Aruba, Cisco, Ruckus, and NETGEAR.

What other advice do I have?

I recommend the product for SMBs.

The tool's ZTP feature has had little impact on our company's customers' operations. My company hasn't used the tool's ZTP feature.

I am satisfied with the product in general.

I recommend the tool to others.

I rate the tool an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Reseller